Workplace Issues - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a disadvantage of an indoor work environment?

Established work area

Repetitive environment

Excessive walking or standing

Additional safety risks

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What should be considered before accepting a job which requires physical labor?

Technological requirements

Loss of work due to weather conditions

Working extended hours

Obesity

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What do surge protectors help prevent in the workplace?

Viruses

Fraying cords

Loose wires

Electrical fires

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Sarah logs into Facebook while at work and uploads photos of a party she went to over the weekend. Which of the following could not occur due to her use of social media?

Her boss could view her photos as unprofessional

A virus could infect her computer

She could be written up for violating company policy

She could receive a promotion for her social skills

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is not a characteristic of organizational structures?

All organizations have purpose

All organizations are comprised of people

All organizations require a minimum number of people

All organizations have a formal and informal structure

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What refers to the day-to-day work procedures, social and informal interactions and corporate environments?

Vertical organizations

Horizontal organizations

Formal structures

Informal structures

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Organizational structures should accomplish which of the following?

Increase company revenue

Decrease communication efficiency

Establish growth and reach objectives

Promote employee gossip

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is also known as "the grapevine"?

Informal communication

Upward communication

Downward communication

Formal communication

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Approximately how many work-related injuries or illnesses are reported each year?

5,000

5,000,000

6,000

6,000,000

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is an example of ergonomically arranged office equipement?

Fire escape routes

Desk and computer screens at proper height and angles

Multiple screens for each computer station

Window access

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The American with Disabilities Act does require employees to do which of the following?

Ask about applicant's abilities, not their disabilities

Ensure building and workspaces meet ADA guidelines

Make accommodations that would cause financial hardship

Provide equal compensation, benefits and salary

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How should employers promote nutrition and exercise in the workplace?

Require employees to participate in a diet contest

Provide discounts to area gyms

Offer promotions to employees with the least percentage of body fat

Provide incentives to employees who visit with a dietican

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

To remain safe in the workplace, employees should do which of the following?

Report violations

Ignore guidelines and regulations

Wear loose clothing

Breathe harmful chemicals

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is not covered in the Occupational Safety & Health Act?

Nutrition

Radiation

Airborne pollutants

Equipment that may cause injury

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is an appropriate sanitation practice?

Keep air ducts clean and dry

Provide a smoke-free environment

Provide workers with fresh air

Establish hand-washing procedures when appropriate

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Charlie fell while moving boxes at work and broke his leg. Which of the following will pay for his medical expenses?

Workers' pension

Workers' compensation

FMLA

OSHA

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following should not be considered when creating workplace policies?

They should be clear and concise

They should be communicated through multiple channels

They should be reviewed once

They should be practices by all employees

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Your company has a confidentiality policy, however you were paid by a competitor to leak trade secrets. Due to this breach of confidentiality, which of the following could happen?

Termination

Promotion

New job offer with competing company

Job transfer

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Employers are required to pay overtime after how many hours have been worked?

20 hours

30 hours

40 hours

50 hours

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which act provided child labor laws?

Occupational Safety & Health Act

Family & Medical Leave Act

Age Discrimination Act of 1967

Fair Labor Standard Act

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